February 18, 2025

AAP Guide Targets Early Biliary Atresia

New AAP clinical report outlines a three-step screening strategy for primary care providers to identify biliary atresia in infants by 2-4 weeks of life, potentially reducing the need for liver transplants.

Conexiant

January 24, 2025

AGA Updates HBV Reactivation Prophylaxis Guidelines

New evidence-based recommendations stratify antiviral prophylaxis across immunotherapies, with clear risk-based protocols for patient management.

Conexiant

March 24, 2023

100th robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy: Important milestone for complex procedure

Roswell Park’s Moshim Kukar, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, an important milestone for this complex procedure. While robotic surgery is increasingly common for other types of operations, few centers have the surgical qualification and high-volume experience to offer robotic surgery for these difficult procedures

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

March 24, 2023

Studies of Novel Therapeutic Approaches Highlighted During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at Dana-Farber

The rise of colorectal cancer in those under 50 has spurred reevaluation of screening guidelines. Dr. Benjamin Schlechter is pioneering studies to explore novel treatment options, including next-generation immunotherapy drugs and CAR T-cell therapy, showing promising clinical activity.

The ASCO Post

December 04, 2023

Consuming Navy Beans May Improve Gut Health, Regulate Immune and Inflammatory Processes in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Researchers investigated whether the regular consumption of navy beans could help improve the gut microbiome of colorectal cancer survivors.

The ASCO Post

September 28, 2023

Does Colon Tumor Location Play a Role in Metastasis and Survival?

A recent study examined survival outcomes among patients with right-sided vs left-sided colorectal tumors that had metastasized to the liver. The findings provide insight into the unique biology of ri...

The ASCO Post

June 13, 2024

ADA calls for increased resources for Indian Health Service

The ADA is advocating for increased funding and resources for the Indian Health Service.

ADA News

July 19, 2024

Interaction of the Gut Microbiome With Cancer Treatment

Research finds that the gut microbiome has a significant impact on cancer pathogenesis and treatment responses, opening new avenues for improving cancer therapy outcomes.

JADPRO

March 06, 2024

Preventing Pancreatitis After ERCP

Johns Hopkins physician-researchers aim to make a key procedure safer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine